Sun Certified JPA Developer for the JavaEE6 Platform Beta

[Ivan Krizsan]

Beta exam out, more information here.

[Christophe Verré]

Wow, we'll have to pay for two different exams ! Folks, grab a SCBCD5 until it's there
Again, exam topics are vague. What are advanced JPA features ? Optimize database access ?

* Design a Java application that uses a RDMS
* Create basic JPA Entity classes
* Utilize Entity classes by creating code that uses the EntityManager API
* Use JPA relationships
* Use advanced JPA features
* Ensure data integrity by using Transactions and Locking
* Apply Entity Listeners and Callback Methods
* Create error handling code
* Optimize database access
* Configure and package JPA Entity classes in enterprise modules
* Java Persistence Criteria API
* Java Persistence Query Language


[rant]I hate that when we click their links for the first time, we end in the Select your country page... not even redirected to the initial requested page...)[/rant]

[Mikalai Zaikin]

Christophe Verré wrote:

[rant]I hate that when we click their links for the first time, we end in the Select your country page... not even redirected to the initial requested page...)[/rant]

Absolutely agree, this Oracle web-site "feature" is pretty annoying.

UPD: they recommend this training for candidates, but the study course teaches EJB (Session beans, MDBs, Singletons, Timer Services), not JPA. Who cares.....

Best regards,
MZ

[Joe San]

Finally it is a good news that we have a separate JPA certification. I like this!

[Lee Kian Giap]

Seems like a few new cert is coming , how does it affect our existing cert ? For example , I already hold SCWCD5 and SCBCD5 ... so to become the so-called "Web Developer Master", I need to take the JSF cert ? do I need to sit upgrade exam on SCWCD ? and ... to become the so-called "Business Application Developer Master", I need to take the JPA cert ? do I need to sit upgrade exam on SCBCD ?

[Ivan Krizsan]

Christophe Verré wrote:
Again, exam topics are vague. What are advanced JPA features ? Optimize database access ?

Take a look at the topics for the corresponding course, they give some hints: LINK HERE
Best wishes!

[Arpita Shah]

Can Anyone tell me what is the eligibility for this certification. I am SCJP and SCWCD certified. Can I able to appear for this exam ?
Also what should I read for this certification ? any guideline will help me a lot.

Waiting for the reply.

Thanks & Kind Regards,
Arpita.

[Rajesh So]

Hi,

I have done my preparation for SCBCD and have bought whizlab simulator too. And paid the exam fees.
Would I be able to take the SCBD exam in September 27, 2010.

Thanks,
Rajesh

[Paul Anilprem]

Rajesh So wrote:Hi,

I have done my preparation for SCBCD and have bought whizlab simulator too. And paid the exam fees.
Would I be able to take the SCBD exam in September 27, 2010.

Thanks,
Rajesh

You should take it sooner than later. Usually, the older versions of the exams linger around for an year or so. But it is Oracle running the show now, so nobody knows.

[Anil Pandey]

Hi,
I have done SCJP, just want to know whether i am eligible for this exam or not?

Thanks
Anil

[Mikalai Zaikin]

Anil Pandey wrote:Hi,
I have done SCJP, just want to know whether i am eligible for this exam or not?

Thanks
Anil

Yes, you are eligible. Go ahead !

[Collins Mbianda]

The current JPA Developper is for JPA 1 or JPA 2 ?

Thanks !!!

[Mikalai Zaikin]

JPA 2

[Collins Mbianda]

Ok,
Thanks Mikalai
I'm going to check for Pro JPA 2. Mastering the Java Persistence API and prepare the exam.

[Mikalai Zaikin]

You can also use JPA 2.0 JSR specification.
I understand that it maybe not an easy reading for everyone , but I prefer specifications.

[Sve Row]

Hi Everyone,

I am interested in taking up the JPA certification and need advice.

What would be the best reading material for the exam? I am guessing there are no study guides yet.

What about mock exams and sample questions? Please share with me any information that you think may be useful.

Thank you.

[Joe San]

Mikalai Zaikin wrote:You can also use JPA 2.0 JSR specification.
I understand that it maybe not an easy reading for everyone , but I prefer specifications.

You are right. Getting along with just the specification does not sound like a good idea when it comes to exam preparation.